Good win for under 14s

14 Jul 2012

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Under 14 Hurling- The first half of our Roinn ‘A’ encounter with O’Loughlin Gaels was played in ideal conditions for hurling last Thursday evening St. Johns Park. The game was evenly matched until about halfway into the first half when we found the O’Loughlin net and another goal soon after put us well on the way, giving us a commanding enough lead at HT Dicksboro 2-6 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-5. However, conditions deteriorated in the second half and the game turned into a more dogged affair. The ‘Boro were always ahead but O’Loughlins never gave up and if not for some very good saves by our keeper near the end, the result may well have been far closer. FT Dicksboro 3-10 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-13. Panel: Colin Dempsey, David Ryan, Cian Butler, Eoghan Moylan, Evan Carroll, Chris Kavanagh, Justin Cahill, Liam Kennedy, Joe Sheehan, Oisin Gough, Sean Boyd, Edward Moylan, Brian Cleere, Johnny Manogue, Alan Corcoran, David Campion, Jack Condren, Cillian Timmons, Mark Nolan, Conor O’Mahony, David Delahunty, Jack Connolly, Sean Foley, Liam Stynes, TJ Stynes, Kieran Galvin.

Under 14 Hurling- The first half of our Roinn ‘A’ encounter with O’Loughlin Gaels was played in ideal conditions for hurling last Thursday evening St. Johns Park. The game was evenly matched until about halfway into the first half when we found the O’Loughlin net and another goal soon after put us well on the way, giving us a commanding enough lead at HT Dicksboro 2-6 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-5. However, conditions deteriorated in the second half and the game turned into a more dogged affair. The ‘Boro were always ahead but O’Loughlins never gave up and if not for some very good saves by our keeper near the end, the result may well have been far closer. FT Dicksboro 3-10 O’Loughlin Gaels 0-13. Panel: Colin Dempsey, David Ryan, Cian Butler, Eoghan Moylan, Evan Carroll, Chris Kavanagh, Justin Cahill, Liam Kennedy, Joe Sheehan, Oisin Gough, Sean Boyd, Edward Moylan, Brian Cleere, Johnny Manogue, Alan Corcoran, David Campion, Jack Condren, Cillian Timmons, Mark Nolan, Conor O’Mahony, David Delahunty, Jack Connolly, Sean Foley, Liam Stynes, TJ Stynes, Kieran Galvin.

Under 12 Hurling- What a truly fantastic day was had in sunny Castlecomer today for the annual Erin’s Own Gerry Holden Perpetual Trophy. The honesty, determination and zeal shown by all players is what makes our Gaelic games the greatest sports in the world. Hats off to ‘Comer for their hospitality and organisation. The ‘Boro were invited back as defending champions and our group consisted of Dunnamaggan and Erin’s Own and in the other group there was O’Loughlin Gaels, Kilmacud Crokes and Carnmore (Galway). Dunnamaggan were our first opponents and we got on top from the start, leading at HT by 1-3 to 0-1 and eventually winning by 4-4 to 1-2. Erin’s Own were next and they proved to be much more difficult opposition. ‘Comer went in at HT leading by 1-3 to 1-1 but they had been playing with the assistance of the wind and with our puckouts landing in the opposition square, it was only a matter time before we bagged some goals and these were enough for us to come out on top by 3-5 to 1-6. On the other side, Kilmacud had finished on top and so we had to face them in the cup final. Two evenly matched teams put up a superb performance and some of the skills on display were beyond the years of the players. Full time finished all level and so we headed into two five minute halves of extra time which also ended level. It was decided that the final would go into sudden death, the first to score taking the laurels. Kilmacud scored after four minutes and our heroes were vanquished. Panel: Tadhg Butler, Mark Kenny, Liam Hennessy, Liam Brennan Smyth, Mark Nolan, Bobby O’Mahony, Eoghan Moylan, Evan Clarke, Eoin De Buitlear, Liam Stynes, Tommy Farrell, Sean Richardson, Justin Cahill, Nicky Burke, Mitchell Synott.

Senior Hurling League- Best of luck to our senior team who will face James Stephens in Nowlan Park this Sunday at 7pm. Your support would be appreciated.

Junior Hurling-Just like the Kilkenny Senior team, our Junior hurlers had a bad day at the office when we met O’Loughlin Gaels last weekend but in both cases there is no doubt but that it was just a glitch and better is yet to come before the summer is out. Dicksboro 3-9 O’Loughlin Gaels 5-17.

Dicksboro Summer Camp-There is still just a few places left in our summer camp which will run from Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August in Palmerstown. For bookings and more information contact John Timmons 087-9970566 or Patsy Dempsey 087-6797051. The camp is great value at €40 for first child, €30 for second and only €20 for subsequent children.

Lotto Online- You can now play Dicksboro GAA Club’s Lotto online simply by following the link on our website, www.dicksborogaa.com. By following this simple process you need never miss a draw again. Current/past members and members of the community are encouraged to support the club in what is a major source of revenue for us.

Minor Camogie-Our minor team had a good win over Clara in the first round of the league on Monday evening, July 1st in Palmerstown. Playing with 14 due players in Irish college, on holidays etc we ran out winners in the end on a scoreline of 6-11 to 3-12. Our next match is on Wed 11th July. Team: Kirsty Maher, Rachel Bawle, Niamh O Connor, Claire Nolan, Rebecca Knox, Rachel Lynch, Louise Kenny, Sarah Hennessey, Lucy Sherwin, Ciara Confrey, Jenny Clifford, Aoife Prendergast, Rachel Doyle, Orla Hanrick.

Facebook- If you are on Facebook you can get all the latest news from Dicksboro GAA Club by clicking the Like button on our website, www.dicksborogaa.com.

Fr. Martin Delaney-Fr. Delaney leaves for Rathdowney to take up his new position as Parish Priest and we wish him health and happiness in his new assignment. We are so grateful here in St. Canice’s for all Martin’s enthusiasm and involvement in the parish.

Anniversaries- Saturday 14th July at 7.30pm, Frank O’Dwyer-Months Mind. Sunday 15th July at 10.30am, John O’Toole-Months Mind. Sunday 15th July at 11.30am, Sheila and William Walsh, Greenshill.

Volunteer Drivers-St. Canice’s Parish Homes for the Elderly are looking for volunteer drivers to deliver a worthy service to the elderly within the parish. For more information on the service and how you can help, please contact Frances on 056-7763117. Your help would be very much appreciated.

Baptisms- Baptisms take place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 5.00pm in St. Canice’s. Newly Baptised are invited to attend 11.30am Mass on the last Sunday of the month.

Parish Registration- You are welcome to register as a member of St. Canice’s Parish by sending in your names and addresses to the Parish Office-056 7721533 and Margaret will be happy to look after you.

Fitkids Summer Camp- Come join the Fitkids active fun summer camp and keep kids active while making friends and having fun. The camp is suitable for 4-12 year olds and runs from 23rd to 27th July from 9.30am to 2.30pm at St. Canice’s Community Hall and James Park. Our programmes are age appropriate and are a great foundation for any sport, teaching children the fundamentals of exercise - strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, agility and co-ordination in a safe and fun environment. Activities include: tumbling and gymnastic circuits, fun games, agility obstacle courses, dance and improvisation activities, arts and crafts, team relays, soccer, tag rugby and much more. Cost is €70 per child, sibling rate of €55, places are limited to allow for instructor child ratio, 50% deposit per child to guarantee a place. Book online www.fitkids.ie or phone Majella on 087 6893663.

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